QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Writing Correct Answers the process of encoding into syntactic
(grammatical) structures an organized set of ideas which are semantically
(meaning) related
Writing Process Correct Answers order of steps in creating a piece of
writing: prewriting, writing/drafting, revising, editing, publishing
Prewriting Correct Answers First step in the writing process; the writer
generates ideas
Drafting Correct Answers To draw the outlines or plan of; sketch;
emphasize content rather than mechanics
Revising Correct Answers 3rd stage of the writing process-
refining/changing ideas or concepts in the text.
Editing Correct Answers the writing stage in which you polish your writing,
fixing errors in grammar, spelling, and mechanics
Publishing Correct Answers 5th stage of the writing process- making the
text ready to share with an audience.
, Rubric Correct Answers rating scales that express criteria for assessing
essay or portfolio content
Journaling Correct Answers The process of writing out thoughts and
emotions on a regular basis. Writing without worrying about format or
research. This helps with writing fluency.
Narrative writing Correct Answers Writing that tells a story by describing an
experience, event or sequence of events.
Expository writing Correct Answers writing that explains or informs
Persuasive writing Correct Answers writing that attempts to convince the
reader or listener to adopt a particular opinion or course of action
Descriptive writing Correct Answers writing that paints a picture of a
person, place, thing, or idea using details related to the five senses
Argumentative Writing Correct Answers Writing that supports a position on
or a claim about a particular topic through the use of logic, reasons, and
evidence, often acknowledging and/or developing a counterclaim. It may
have many purposes: to change the reader's point of view, to establish a call
to action, or to get the reader to accept the writer's position or claim. It is a
reasoned, logical way of showing that the writer's position is valid.
Writing Workshop Correct Answers A framework or model for teaching
writing that includes a mini-lesson designed to improve specific skills, a
writing time when students are engaged in authentic writing, a conference
time when students meet with the teacher individually and a sharing time
when students read or listen to the sharing of a student's written selection